9 cruise personnel code words meaning that an emergency has occurred on the ship
Be on the lookout the next time you go to sea - these nine code words will tell you that something dangerous or out of the ordinary has happened on the boat or overboard.
To provide guests with the most relaxing experience possible, most major cruise lines have internal code words to use during an emergency - each of them indicates a specific circumstance, but you wouldn't know about it unless you researched it specifically, writes Reader's Digest.
Janet Semenova, an independent representative of the Palm Coast Travel & Signature Travel Network, said that the code words are used on various cruise lines to signal real emergencies. Before passengers are on board, cruise personnel and captains undergo intensive training to confirm the competencies required to work on cruise ships. So, here are some examples of code words used on cruises.
"PVI" and "30-30"
Not all stomachs are made for sea voyages. One of the most common phrases on cruises, says Semyonova, is “PVI”—meaning someone has vomited in the public part of the ship (public vomio). All other general incidents are simply called “30-30.”
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"Kilo" and "Bravo"
If you see cruise staff running into a certain area on the ship, don't be alarmed. Semenova says that the team has certain places where everyone should be in case of an emergency. To communicate this, the crew uses the word "Kilo". And quite unexpectedly, “Bravo” means a fire on board the ship.
"Charlie, Charlie, Charlie"
It seems that the more serious the threat, the dumber the code word. The signal, which sounds like "Charlie, Charlie, Charlie", is used when the captain wants to warn the crew of a possible safety hazard on the ship. But even here, Semenova assures, there is no need to worry - both the staff and the captain of the cruise ship undergo constant training in case of emergency situations.
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Alpha or Sierra, Operation Bright Star or Rising Star
Medical emergencies are rare on cruises, but when they do occur, crew have a few code words to report the problem. Semenova noted that if it is necessary to use a stretcher, the crew says “Alpha” or “Sierra.” A serious condition or death on a ship may be designated Operation Bright Star or Operation Rising Star. People sometimes die on board a ship, and these words warn the crew to take delicate care of the deceased.
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